VICTORY TWP. – This semester, West Shore Community College is taking stock of its location in a water rich environment to focus student and community attention on the many ways water impacts our lives and about the ways our lives impact water. “The timing seems particularly relevant this semester as many Great Lakes water issues such as the Asian carp…
The Win with Wellness program, offered through Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, is offering free health screenings in Mason, Oceana and Lake Counties. Hospital staff will conduct the screenings to measure the key health indicators that are closely tied to chronic disease such as body mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. “Over the past year, Win with Wellness participants…
VICTORY TWP. – The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series announces its cast list for the classic Moliere comedy, “The Schemings of Scapin.” “The knock-about 17th century farce calls for actors with exceptional comic talents, and we saw area actors at auditions who were exceptionally funny and exceptionally well-suited for these challenging roles,” says the play’s director, Dr. Rick…
Expect intermittent snow showers today, especially early in the afternoon, with a high of 11 degrees F. There is a 50% chance of snow. Wind, southwest shifting to northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, 20% chance of snow with a low of 5 F with wind northeast at 7 mph. Otherwise mostly cloudy skies early then partly cloudy after…
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office made five separate arrests over the weekend, stemming from domestic violence, court violations and traffic-related incidents. The following is the activity report of the MCSO from Friday, Feb. 7 to Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014: – 5:20 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Scottville and Meisenheimer roads, Eden Twp. – 8:15 a.m.: Scam complaint, 900 block of…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Main Street Program is inviting community organizations and youth groups to participate in an Adopt a Window Contest. The contest will occur in conjunction with a spring event April 5th, 2014. Each organization will be given a window in downtown Scottville to decorate with the theme of Spring in Scottville. Windows will be voted on by the public throughout…
by Carrie Klemm, MCP Correspondent VICTORY TWP. – Groove 101 hits the center stage on Saturday, February 15 as part of the West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series. Following the main event, the talented group will continue the evening with an after-glow performance at the Blu Moon Bistro on South James Street in Ludington. A local band whose popularity…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. The Superbowl was turned on in our home this weekend, but I didn’t watch the whole thing, or even pay a lot of attention to the parts I did watch. As such, I’m just now getting caught up on the Coca-Cola ad controversy. I have to ask the nay-sayers: “Really??” I couldn’t imagine that a…
Letter to the Editor: Have you heard of the marketing campaign, “Buy local.” It sounds and feels good, and when we can, we do “buy local.” However, what if that was all you could do? Buy locally… no where else. This is what Great Lakes Energy is asking us to do in this special election. They want to limit our…
BIRCH RUN — The Mason County Central forensics team won the Birch Run tournament on Saturday besting International Academy by 34 points. MCC finished with a total of 326 points, International Academy scored 292 and Birch Run came in third place with 199 points. MCC was first over 27 teams competing.. The team qualified 22 out of 25 entries placed…
Partly cloudy skies early today followed by mostly cloudy skies and a few snow showers later in the day. High temperature of 17 degrees F with wind southwest at 5 to 10 mph. There is a 30% chance of snow. Sunset at 6:06 p.m. Tonight, 60% chance of snow with a low of 13 F and wind east-southeast at 4…
Welcome to the world… Jareth James Harris Avra, the son of Jamie Harris and Christopher Avra of Ludington, was born February 3, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kannon Lee Nelson, the son of Fawn Nelson and Chance Christmas of Scottville, was born February 3, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Nathaniel Christopher Suter, the son of Tanya and Timothy Suter of…
On Thursday Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola released his legal opinion about the Jan. 14, 2013 shooting of William Marble by Michigan State Police Trooper James Luttrull at Marble’s home, 1221 N. Dennis Road in Amber Township. Spaniola declared the shooting justified. Attached is a PDF of his opinion. Click the link below, which will take you to the downloadable…
The family of Josh Collins has established the Josh Collins Family Memorial Fund. Josh’s wife, Amanda, and their 10-month-old daughter, Lillian, died in a crash Wednesday night on Jebavy Drive in Hamlin Township. His 7-year-old stepdaughter, Madysen Church, is in critical condition at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Any…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced in 51st Circuit Court this past week: – Mason Alan Salisbury, 24, of 8336 West St., Free Soil, was found guilty Dec. 3 of breaking and entering (B & E) of a building with intent and habitual offender, third conviction. He was sentenced Feb. 4 to one year in jail with credit…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County magistrate in 79th District Court. Felony – Jeremy Jason Bonneau, 39, of 6765 Ann St., Ludington, was arrested Feb. 2 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of operating while intoxicated, third offense. A preliminary exam is set…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced in 79th District Court this past week: – Dyllon Eugene Kissell, 19, of 1713 W. Kinney Rd., Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 30 of driving while license suspended (DWLS). He was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit for one day served; $285 in fines and costs; and 93…
LUDINGTON — Environmental writer Jerry Dennis will discuss his award-winning book, “The Living Great Lakes,” onWednesday, February 12, 7:30 p.m. in the West Shore Bank Room at the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library. This semester West Shore Community College is taking stock of its location in a water rich environment to focus student attention on the myriad…
LUDINGTON — House of Flavors, Inc. has donated $25,000 to the capital campaign for COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters). “The donation by House of Flavors is a great boost to the campaign,” said Debra Goodwin, capital campaign chairperson. The $25,000 gift will generate an additional $12,500 for the campaign through the pledge of a principal anonymous donor who promised to donate…
LUDINGTON —Cornerstone Baptist Church will be offering a seven week video study series on the “Art of Marriage” by Family Life Ministries beginning Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pastor Jim Peterson, senior pastor, will be leading the study. Childcare provided through the AWANA program. “Being so close to Valentine’s Day, this series is perfect for any Ludington…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce will hold its Winterfest Saturday, Feb. 8. The event includes a variety of activities, indoors and outdoors, for all ages. Events include: – Pentwater Lake Perch Fishing Tournament, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Storytelling at Storybook Village, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – Soup competition at the Antler Bar, noon…
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